Accelerating Opportunity Kentucky

Qualified adults can earn college credit while working towards their GED® diploma through AOKY. AOKY participants receive GED instruction based on the program
they are enrolled in at the college. For example, students enrolled in a welding program
will receive GED math and language instruction related to welding. This will not only
help students prepare for the GED test, but it will also help them in their college
course work. The credential students will earn while in AOKY should lead to a job
with a family-sustaining wage and will apply towards a Diploma and/or an Associate's
Degree. AOKY participants will also receive additional help in and outside the classroom
from SkillsU, college and Kentucky Career Center staff to help them succeed in school
and look for a job.

AOKY Programs

Check out our full list of AOKY programs, but remember, not all of the programs may
be available:

Administrative Office Technology

Air Conditioning Technology

Auto Body/Collision Repair

Automotive Technology

Business Administrative Systems

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Computer Information Technology

Computerized Manufacturing & Machining

Criminal Justice

Construction Technology

Diesel Technology

Electrical Technology

Engineering & Electronics Technology

Health Science Technology

Human Services

Industrial Maintenance

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Medical Assisting

Medical Information Technology

Medical Laboratory

Office Systems Technology

Nursing

Welding Technology

Joelle WatkinsAOKY Student

Mustafa MiradovAOKY Student

Javier CardenasAOKY Student

Chico HathawayAOKY Student

Am I a Good Fit for AOKY?

AOKY is open to eligible GED seeking students. In order to determine if this applies
to you, you will need to take the TABE Test (Test for Adult Basic Education) and the
Wonderlic test (to be eligible for federal financial aid).

If you would like to find out if you qualify for AOKY, talk to your SkillsU instructor
or contact the AOKY point of contact at the College you are interested in attending
and they will help you.

What does it Cost?

Tuition for Accelerating Opportunity Kentucky is the same as any other college course:
$169 per credit hour plus the $8 mandatory student fee. You will most likely also
have to pay for books and depending on the program you are interested in enrolling
in, there may be additional costs or fees. Students who pass the Wonderlic test may
qualify for federal financial aid.